Albany Law School
General Info
Albany Law School is an ABA accredited law school based in Albany, New York. Founded in 1851 by Robert H. Pruyn and others, Albany Law School is the oldest independent law school in the United States. Albany Law is the only law school located within New York's Capital Region. This gives Albany Law students extensive access to internships and job opportunities. The State Legislature, New York Court of Appeals, The Appellate Division 3rd Department, countless state agencies, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York, the New York State Bar Association, and a large number of private law firms call Albany home. In addition, Albany Law School operates several public interest clinics providing students with hands-on legal experience. Some of the clinics available include the Health Law, Introduction to Litigation, Low Income Taxpayer, Civil Rights and Disabilities, Domestic Violence, and Securities Arbitration.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.albanylaw.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) admissions@albanylaw.edu
- (Location) Albany, NY
Albany Law School Admissions
Albany Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 62% of its applicants. Comparatively, Albany is Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 984 | 607 (61.69%) | 126 (12.8%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.98 | 3.23 | 3.54 |
| LSAT | 149 | 151 | 154 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $43,398 | $43,398 |
| Part Time | $32,586 | $32,586 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: N/A
- Living off-campus: $15,932
- Living at home: $9,482
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: N/A
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 06/01
- Application Fee: N/A
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Albany Law School Community
Albany Law School is considered to have a Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Albany is Below Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 28
- Part Time: 23
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 23
- # Minority Faculty: 5
Ratio
14.4 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: No
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: No
Albany Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Albany Law School 1L section size is 114% smaller than law schools in New York and 70% smaller than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 456
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 114
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 171
- Law Journals: 127
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 5.0%
- Second Year: 3.9%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Albany Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Albany Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 84% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 91.9%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 42.0%
- Business: 21.0%
- Government: 24.0%
- Public Interest: 7.0%
- Academia: 0.0%
- New York: 86%
- Colorado: 2%
- Pennsylvania: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 91.9%
- First Time Takers: 209
- Average School: 74.5%
- Average State: 78.6%
- Pass Difference: -4.1%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- New York: 78.6%
- Passed: 143 of 192 (74.5%)
- State Average: 78.6%
- Difference: -4.1%